How to Save Money on Funeral Cards Without Sacrificing Quality

Planning a memorial service is hard enough — but unexpected costs can quickly add up. Funeral cards, though meaningful, don’t need to be another heavy expense.

The good news? You can still honor your loved one beautifully without overspending.

Here are smart ways to create meaningful funeral or memorial cards on a budget, while ensuring they still feel personal, respectful, and well-designed.

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🖨️ 1. Use a Printable Template Instead of Custom Design

Custom-designed cards from funeral homes or designers can cost $100–$300+ depending on design time, edits, and turnaround.

Instead, opt for printable templates — like those in our Funeral Pamphlets store. They start under $20 and give you full control to customize names, photos, poems, and more using Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Savings: $150+
Bonus: Instant download. No waiting.

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👨‍💻 2. Get a Professional Look Without the Professional Price

Want a professionally designed card, but don’t want to DIY?

Use our Customization Service — just send us your info and photos, and we’ll handle it for you. You’ll get a print-ready memorial card within hours, without paying designer rates.

Savings: Compared to a local designer, this can save $100+ per design.

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🏪 3. Print at Home or at a Local Office Store

Instead of paying funeral homes inflated printing costs, take your file to:

• Staples
• Office Depot
• FedEx Office
• Local print shops

Or simply use a home printer and quality cardstock. Most of our templates are optimized for borderless printing on 8.5″x11″ paper (landscape) and fold neatly.

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🎁 4. Choose Multipurpose Programs Instead of Separate Cards

Rather than printing memorial cards and a separate obituary program, combine both into a single, bi-fold funeral pamphlet. It saves time, paper, and money — and looks more polished.

See examples in our Funeral Program Templates.

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🌐 5. Offer a Digital Version

If printing 50–100 cards is too expensive, you can:

• Share a PDF version by email
• Upload it to a memorial website
• Display it at the service on a screen

This also helps include out-of-town friends or family who can’t attend in person.

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💡 Final Thoughts

You don’t need to break the bank to create a beautiful tribute. With the right tools and templates, you can craft heartfelt, personalized funeral cards that honor your loved one — without overspending.

Explore our affordable templates or let us design it for you. Your time and peace of mind are worth it.